Advanced Dentist Services at Dental Innovations

We offer our patients the most advanced services at Dental Innovations, ranging from routine cleanings to full restorations. Since we want our patients to understand their treatment fully, we provide in-depth, multimedia patient education regarding our procedures. We use high-tech equipment like an intraoral camera to get an unobstructed view of the health of your teeth. You'll be able to watch along on the screen while we use this pen-sized camera to take a full-color, brightly lit video of your teeth. If you need a service that we don't offer, we can refer you to another highly qualified dental professional in the Chicago area.

• Call Dental Innovations With Any Questions

  
  Please call Dental Innovations at 773.784.4554 or email us if you have questions about a particular service. We serve Chicago-area patients of all ages who want to receive exceptional dental care in a comfortable, friendly atmosphere. Call us for an unforgettable smile!

• Tooth Colored Fillings

  
  Unlike unsightly amalgam fillings, these fillings use a white resin material that matches your tooth. Because the tooth supports the filling, this procedure provides best results when the cavity size is small.

• Inlays and Onlays

  
  Inlays and onlays are restorations in which porcelain, gold or composite resin sections are bonded to the damaged area of a tooth. These are fabricated by a dental technician and require two appointments. Inlays lie inside the cusp tips of the tooth, while onlays cover one or more cusps of the tooth.

• Bonding

  
  Bonding fixes chipped or cracked teeth. A plastic resin material is sculpted to the front surface of the tooth, then polished to match the shape and color of the adjacent tooth. This procedure can be completed in one appointment.

• Implants

  
  Dental implants are thin titanium posts which are surgically placed in the area of a missing tooth. After a period of healing, a crown is made and attached to the implant.

• Laser Dentistry

  
  Based on your diagnosis, we may recommend laser dentistry, a high-tech approach that makes treatment more efficient and comfortable for many patients. Lasers are a safe and precise option for both for restorative and for cosmetic dental procedures such as tooth whitening. Benefits of laser dentistry include faster healing, reduced risk of infection and less pain both during and after the procedure. Because most laser dentistry patients don't require anesthetic, we'll be able to complete your procedure in less time. If you are interested in whether laser dentistry is right for you, just ask us. We will also be happy to answer any questions about how laser dentistry works with your insurance.

• Laser Bacteria Reduction

  
  During the normal cleaning process, most patients will have some areas that may bleed. Present bacteria in our mouths will flow into the blood stream and sometimes settle in weakened areas of our body such as damaged heart valves or artificial knee or hip, etc. Latest research shows oral pathogens have now been linked to a number of other diseases such as cardiovascular disease, rheumatoid arthritis, low birth weight babies, diabetes, etc. Needless to say anything that we can do to reduce or eliminate these bacteremias is positive for our patients.

• Diagnodent

  
  Locating hidden decay before it destroys tooth structure internally is a large problem in modern dentistry. Radiographs and clinical probing with an instrument are simply unreliable in detecting sub surface decay. Among the newest technologies is a small laser called the Diagnodent. This instrument examines your teeth for hidden decay with a laser light that is harmless and painless.

• Essex Aligner

  
  The Essex system allows for minor tooth movement without the use of wire or fixed brackets. It's a great method for closing small spaces between teeth, moving one tooth back into line or straightening a slightly crooked smile. Essex aligners are custom made and are extremely comfortable to wear.

• Whitening

  
  We offer two types of whitening procedures. ZOOM! Professional Whitening System is a simple and remarkably effective procedure that can be completed in approximately two hours during an office visit. For patients who prefer to complete the whitening process at home, we offer whitening trays. Patients spend between 30 minutes and 1 hour each day with whitening trays in their mouth. Treatment is typically complete within 7 to 14 days. Both procedures produce great results.

• ARESTIN

  
  Periodontal disease, or gum disease, is the most common cause of adult tooth loss. Healthy teeth are important, but you also need healthy gums to support them. You can help prevent gum disease by brushing and flossing daily, as well as by visiting your dentist regularly. But if you already have signs of periodontal disease, we can treat you with ARESTIN, an antibiotic powder that is applied to your gums during periodontal procedures. Specially formulated to release over time, ARESTIN continues to fight gum infections for up to 21 days after the procedure. Combining ARESTIN with periodontal treatments at Dental Innovation will help us do everything we can to save your smile.

• ViziLite Plus

  
  At Dental Innovations, we provide patients with a thorough exam every time they visit. An important part of this exam is a screening for oral cancer, a common but curable form of cancer when it is diagnosed early. The ViziLite Plus exam allows us to identify potentially abnormal areas inside your mouth more easily than during an unassisted exam. All you need to do is rinse your mouth with a cleansing solution. After we dim the lights, we use a specially designed light to carefully examine your mouth. Normal tissue will appear dark, while any abnormalities will appear white. If we find any areas of concern, we can analyze them to determine whether they may require additional treatment.

• Protection Mouth Appliance

  
  To protect your teeth from unusual athletic trauma or excessive snoring, Dental Innovations can custom fabricate a special mouth guard for each problem. Dr. Murray will determine which guard is best suited for you, utilizing leading dental laboratories.

• Veneers

  
  A veneer is a thin layer of porcelain placed around a tooth to fix a gap, stain or fracture. The tooth needs only minimal preparation. This procedure requires two appointments.

• Crowns

  
  A crown is a restoration that covers or caps a tooth that was severely damaged by decay or fracture to restore it to its normal shape and size. A crown can be created with gold, porcelain or tooth-colored composite material. This restoration requires two appointments.

• Other Services We Provide Include:

  
  - Porcelain bridges
  - Partial dentures
  - Treatment of periodontal disease